Thursday, December 6, 2012

Simply by Design - A New Pattern

Introducing Simply by Design, my newest pattern now available in my Pattern Shop :) Simply by Design is just that. Simple in it's design but yet so bold in it's statement. Using monochromatic blocks makes this pattern a visual delight.

This pattern is suitable for beginners and up. The pattern includes a coloring page so you can play with all of the color layout possibilities before you start to cut ;)

And I know we all love size options!!!! The amount of blocks is the same for each quilt but the size of the block varies. The pattern includes instructions for making 4 different size blocks ranging from 6 1/2" square to 15 1/2" square. This allows you to make a Baby, Lap, Twin, or Queen size quilt.

This cover quilt is the Twin size and the fabrics are Simply Color by V and Co. for Moda. I have to admit, I have had this idea in my head for quite some time and was just waiting for the perfect fabrics to come along for it. I instantly fell in love with Vanessa's Simply Color and knew it was perfect for this design.

A little detail. I used a pebbling free motion stitch on all of the colored blocks in matching colored thread and organic "straight" lines in the sashing. I love the way the pebbles pop!!

So, do you want to make one for yourself?? My gal Leah from Burgundy Buttons can hook you up with a Simply by Design Quilt Kit featuring the same Simply Color prints that I used!!!! The kit is for the Twin size. The kit also includes the pattern for free and the fabric itself is at a discount. So pop on over and grab a kit for yourself and get quilting your own Simply by Design quilt.

I couldn't help by add this last picture. It was so incredibly windy the day I had my little photo shoot. I think I clipped that quilt to the rain gutter at least 30 times and caught it trying to blow across the yard at least 15 times. I just kept waiting for a shot where it was actually lying flat. (And in the end, I liked the one that it was blowing towards me the best :)

So this is my last new pattern for a little while. Thank you to all of you fabulous readers and your continued support of Happy Quilting!! Let's keep on quilting together :)

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